Archives for November 10, 2009

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Kraft’s bid is ‘contemptuous’, says analyst

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Even if Kraft intends to increase its bid for Cadbury, its latest offer has probably managed to upset both the board and shareholders, says Andrew Wood, senior research analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein.

Nestle may move Fairtrade with Kit Kat

By Jane Byrne

Media reports have suggested that Nestlé's leading chocolate brand Kit Kat is set to become Fairtrade certified, in a move that would mirror Cadbury’s recent move to Fairtrade for its Dairy Milk chocolate.

First shipment of UTZ cocoa reaches Europe

By Jess Halliday

An initiative to improve the agricultural, environmental and social aspects of sourcing cocoa from West Africa achieved has achieved a milestone, as the first beans have arrived in Europe for processing.